# Fondatore 1932 (Mauro Rei)

> Red, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG by [Mauro Rei](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mauro-rei.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mauro-rei-fondatore-1932).

- **Producer:** Mauro Rei
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Vinification:** Aged 18 months in barrique
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18 °C
- **Storage:** Aged for 18 months in barrique.
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-24



## Summary

A Barbera aged 18 months in barrique, dedicated to Giuseppe Rei, born in 1932, who founded the estate.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red tending to garnet. Intense, vinous, persistent nose led by cherry, plum and dark berries, with hints of cinnamon, cocoa and vanilla. Full on the palate, with great warmth and harmony.

## Food pairings

Traditional Piemontese dishes and braised red meats